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BLAIR -- Edward A. Blair, 85, passed away May 31, 2009. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Edward's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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BRANDT -- John Selden Brandt, 79, Born in Sodus, NY on March 27, 1930 passed away on May 28, 2009. He was the beloved only son of John W and Helen Brandt, who preceded him in death. John was the brother to three surviving sisters, Katherine, Martha, Anne and a fourth, Alice, who preceded him in death. He leaves numerous nephews and nieces. He was raised in western NY in the small town of Wolcott, where he began his lifelong love of flying jet airplanes. Known for his sense of humor, he excelled in sports and academics. After graduating from Leavenworth Central School, where he was on the state championship soccer team, he attended Washington College for two years, so he could enter pilot training in the USAF. He graduated with his flying diploma from Williams AFB in Chandler, AZ in 1951. He had a 22 year career as a fighter pilot in the USAF, flying numerous types of fighter and bomber jets, and was in the first squadron of the jet era flying his favorite plane, the F86 Sabre Jet. His love of country led to service during two wars, in the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. He finished his military career as a jet pilot instructor at Bergstrom AFB in Austin, Texas as a Lt. Colonel. In addition to two Distinguished Flying Cross medals, he received numerous commendations and medals through out his career. He met his life long love, Maizie Brown in Georgia and he leaves her in this world after 54 years of marriage. Their military life led to numerous moves all over the world and in later years continued with short sojourns to many cities all over the southwest. Devoted to his country and his family, he was a loving husband, a wonderful father, a very humble and honest man, with a mischievous sense of humor. His love of gardening, travel, birds and mountains, he passed on to all his family. He enjoyed fishing and it is still believed by his children that after an errant cast on shore from his boat, he holds the Texas state record for the largest cow patty reeled in. He leaves three beloved children: Bonnie, John and Joe, John's wife Mary and four grandchildren, Johnny, Billy, Shelby and Andy, who were his pride and joy. Col. Brandt's interment will take place at 2:30 p.m. on June 2, 2009, at Santa Fe National Cemetery with full military honors. The family requests per his wishes, rather than flowers, a donation to the Paralyzed Veterans of America are made in his honor at www.PVA.org Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com John's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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CRENSHAW -- Wanda Marie Crenshaw, 86, passed away May 29, 2009. She was a longtime member of Grant Chapel CME Church. Services will be held Friday, June 5, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Rev. John Hill officiating. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Wanda's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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HERNANDEZ -- Eladio and Armeria Hernandez, 82 and 78, died Tuesday May 26, 2009. They are survived by their sons Larry Eladio Hernandez and wife Tryna of Belleville, IL and Mark Kevin Hernandez of Seattle, WA; grandsons Eric Hernandez and Andrew Hernandez; one great-grandchild; several brothers and sisters; and a special friend, Eleanor Snow of Atlanta, GA. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at French, Lomas Chapel. A Committal Service will be held Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 11:30 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery, and a Memorial Service will be held Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at Kirtland AFB Chapel, 1950 2nd. St. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to NM Boys and Girls Ranch, 6209 Hendrix NE, 2 Floor, Albuquerque, NM, 87110. Please visit our online guestbook for Eladio and Armeria at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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LOVATO -- Dennis Melvin Lovato, 47 of Albuquerque, NM born and raised in Cheyenne, WY died May 26, 2009 in Denver, CO. He is survived by his life partner, Kevin Putman; ex-wife Vicki Lovato; their children Trevor and Erika Lovato and Chelsea Putman; his mother, Mary Lovato; sisters Julie, Janette, and Melissa. He is preceded in death by his father Melvin Lovato. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 6, 2009 at First Congregation Church at 2801 Lomas Blvd., NE. Friends and family are invited to share in his memory.Condolences can be sent to the family at 6512 Pino NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109.
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MAEZ -- Sadie G. Maez, 85, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, was received by our Lord and placed into His Kingdom on Sunday, May 31, 2009. She is survived by her two sons and their families, Gary Sanchez and Ella Sandoval and Larry Maez and his wife, Susie Maez; five special grandchildren, Orlando, Christopher and Samantha Sanchez, Larry Daniel Maez and Mikayla Sandoval; her beloved sister, Martha Vasquez; and many loving nieces, nephews and close family friends. Sadie retired from the State of New Mexico, where she supervised, instructed, and mentored many special co-workers. Sadie was a strong woman, yet never put herself above anyone. She always went out of her way to help others and gave of herself graciously. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, June 3, 2009, 6:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1860 Griegos NW, with visitation one hour prior to Rosary. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, June 4, 2009, 9:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Sadie Maez lived her life and lived her life for others and for that, she will be loved and in our hearts forever. Please visit our online guestbook for Sadie at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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MAREK -- Tom Marek, 68, resident of Carlsbad for more than 35 years passed away Friday, May 29, 2009, in Lubbock, Texas. He was predeceased by his parents. Thomas Lee Marek was born April 16, 1941 to John Thomas and Marcita Mae (Bobbie) Marek in Waco, Texas. Tom earned his Bachelor's degree at Baylor University, majoring in History and Economics. In 1959 he moved with his family to Albuquerque. While attending UNM, he met his future wife, Shila Jeanne Craige. They were married on August 31, 1968. He graduated from the University of New Mexico, School of Law in 1968. After Law School, Tom practiced for a few years in Albuquerque with Lorenzo Tapia and Mark Prelo and later with Joe Paone and Jim Vaughan. In late 1972, he moved south to Carlsbad with his beautiful bride and started practicing law with the McCormick and Forbes Law Firm. Tom is survived by his wife, Shila, of the home; his son, Tom Jr. of Dallas, Texas; son, Grant, of Albuquerque; son, John, of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Natalya, of Beaverton, OR; sister, Claire O'Dowd and husband, Gary of Albuquerque; his brother, John Marek and wife, Lillian of San Antonio, TX and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation of the body will be held at West Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Funeral Service will be on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 3 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church. A reception for family and friends will be held in the parish hall at the conclusion of the services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Episcopal Church Memorial Fund for a stained glass window or charity of your choice. Mail to: Grace Episcopal Church, P.O. Drawer PP, Carlsbad, NM 88220.
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MIGLIORE -- Stanley Louis Migliore was born on July 11, 1918 and passed away on May 25, 2009. At this time, no services have been arranged. RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663
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MORRIS -- Thomas Ray Morris, 88, of Estancia, NM passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2009. Ray was born on September 30, 1920 in Clovis, NM to Thomas Alexander and Letha (Steelman) Morris. He lived in Lucy, NM, moved to a farm outside of Estancia where he lived until 1955, then moved to Estancia with his family. He was in the Air Force for four years and served in WWII. He worked for Ideal Cement. After retiring from Ideal Cement, Ray owned his own water well drilling company - Morris Drilling. He liked to garden, raise cattle, ranching, farming, building and working on windmills. Ray is preceded in death by his parents; son, Thomas Ray; brother, Melvin Lee; and sisters, Ruby Coones, Goldene Rankin, and Alene Entley. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Schultz Morris of Estancia, NM; son, Raymond Morris and his wife D'Aun of Torreon, NM; daughter, Barbara Wheeler and her husband Cecil, of Conway, Ark; brother, Earnest Glenn Morris and his wife, Naomi of Edgewood, NM; four grandchildren, Dane Morris, Evan Morris, Staci McCuien and Lisa Wheeler, and one great-grandchild, Zandria McCuien. There will be a viewing at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary Chapel in Moriarty, NM on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be at the Church of Christ on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 2:00 p.m., in Estancia, NM with Johnny Moore officiating. Pallbearers will be Ed Nickels, Lynn Cook, Tommy Roland, Roscoe Cook, Charles Wilson, Ronnie Hibner, Gene Plant, Larry Gustin and Jim Winfield. Honorary Pallbearers will be his children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Burial will follow the Service at the Estancia Cemetery in Estancia, NM. Arrangements entrusted to: Harris-Hanlon Mortuary "Our Family Serving Your Family" (505)832-6130 www.Harris-HanlonMortuary.com
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SAINZ -- Richard Sainz, 62, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on May 31, 2009. Mr. Sainz is survived by his daughters, Connie Sainz and fiancee Michael Marez, Melodie Sainz and companion Alan Jordan, Natalie Sainz, and Deanna Sainz; his former wife, Dorothy Montoya; his sisters, Martha Baca and Theresa Mabe and husband, Bob; brothers, Albert Sainz, J.R. Sainz and John Sainz; three grandchildren, Ean Escandon, Angelo Marez, and Alyssa Marez; and many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Sainz was preceded in death by his parents, Baltazar and Concepcion Sainz; and sister Margaret Leyba. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 3, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Gabaldon Mortuary in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Gabriella Nieto. Final visitation will be Thursday, June 4, 2009 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at St. Josephs on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, 5901 St. Joseph Place NW, with Mass of Christian Burial to be recited at 10:00 a.m. Pallbearers will be J.R. Sainz, John Sainz, Mike Baca, Lanny Leyba, Michael Marez and Alan Jordan. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Chavez and Albert Sainz. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
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SCHALK -- Martha Rouse Schalk was born on November 4, 1923, in Casper, Wyoming. She was raised in Casper and at age 5 moved to Evanston, Illinois, where she graduated from Evanston Township High School in 1941. She attended Monticello College in Illinois and graduated from the University of Colorado in Boulder in 1945 with a degree in journalism. She worked in journalism until her marriage to John E. Schalk on April 17, 1948 in Casper. Wyoming. After her marriage she lived with her husband in Wyoming, Texas and Okalahoma before settling in Denver, Colorado in 1951. In 1953, she and her husband started Arapahoe Drilling Company, an oil and gas firm that worked throughout the Rocky Mountain Region and is still active in the Four Corners Area. They moved to Albuquerque in 1972. Following her husband's passing in 1981 she remained the primary owner of the company and guided it during the years that followed. She is survived by her daughters, Claudia Short and Karen Schalk of Albuquerque; son Steve Schalk, of Saratoga, Wyoming; grandchildren John Schalk of San Diego, California, Joey Schalk of Austin, Texas, Katherine Short, Sarah Short, Brian Davis, Natalie Johnston and Blythe Johnston of Albuquerque, New Mexico. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Martha's memory to the John E. Schalk BIC Account at Colorado State University, CSURF, 1101 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523. Memorial Services will be held at French Wyoming Chapel on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Please visit our online guestbook for Martha at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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SIRACUSAN -- Dora Rosemary Siracusan, born June 2, 1924 died June 1, 2009, was greatly loved and will be missed. Beloved widow of Henry; mother of Henry and Doreen; grandmother of Joseph, Jennifer and Dylan, and mother in law of Kim. Memorial Services on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 3 p.m. at 819 Parkland Circle SE, Albuquerque 87108. Heartfelt thanks to Sandy Green and Michael and their wonderful staff at Elder Share and the kind staff of Hospice de La Luz and other friends and family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Animal Humane Assoc of NM, 615 Virginia St. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 or the Parkinson's Research Foundation, POB 20256, Sarasota, Florida 34276.
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SPARE -- Richard I. Spare, 67, passed away on May 27, 2009. Richard's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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TENNYSON -- Harold Tennyson, 83, passed away on June 1, 2009. Services are pending at this time. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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VIGIL -- Aiden Joshua Saxton Vigil, infant, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2009. Aiden was born February 7, 2009 in Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandfather, Benny Herrea; and maternal great-grandparents, Donald and Virginia MacWillie. Aiden is survived by his parents, Joshua and Alexis of Albuquerque; aunts, Ashton Ashe and husband John of Albuquerque, NM and Arian George of Rio Rancho, NM; maternal grandmother, Nanci George of Albuquerque, NM; paternal grandmother, Patricia Vigil of Rio Rancho, NM; paternal great-grandmother, Albina Herrea of Albuquerque, NM; numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, and other family members. During Aiden's very short life, he taught many of us the true meaning of strength and courage. A special thank you to all the nurses at UNMH/NICU. The Mass for Aiden will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho. Interment will follow in the Garden of Innocents in Vista Verde Memorial Park. For those who wish, you may send condolences to the family at www.danielsfuneral.com Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 (505) 892-9920
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WILLIAMS -- Mary V. Williams, 93, a resident of Albuquerque for 20 years, passed away on May 31, 2009. She's survived by her son , Milton Williams and wife Georgia Ellen, daughter Joye Shaski; grandchildren: Miles Williams and wife Angela, Cate Williams, John Curtis Shaski and wife Sara and Brian Shaski, great-grandchildren Brigid and Braan. She was preceded in death by her husband Curtis B Williams. Services will be held Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 2:00 pm at French Mortuary, Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park. Please visit our online guest book for Mary at RememberTheirStory.com French 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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